Anxiety at Moi University as Hundreds Lose Jobs

Anxiety at Moi University as hundreds lose jobs

Tension and anxiety gripped the financially-crippled Moi University as hundreds of employees, among them lecturers, received redundancy letters. The university has written to the affected workers indicating that the letters issued to them serve as notice of termination of their employment. “Following review of the University’s operational needs and financial sustainability, your position has been […]

University announces mass layoff affecting 892 staff

Moi University has begun issuing redundancy letters to 892 staff members across departments, citing economic difficulties.  A letter signed by Prof. Loice Maru, the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration, Planning and Strategy, confirms that the institution has embarked on a "Right-Sizing Exercise" in accordance with Section 40 of the Employment Act, 2007 and the relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Professor Kiplagat Kotut,

Moi University Sacks Over 900 Staff in Drastic Cost-Cutting Move - Business Today Kenya

Moi University, one of the country’s leading public universities, has terminated the contracts of more than 900 employees, citing severe financial constraints and the need to stabilise its operations. The Eldoret-based institution, which serves over 30,000 students, notified affected employees through letters signed by Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Loyce Maru. “Following a review of the university’s […]

Moi University Fires Over 800 employees as Part of Restructuring Plan

Moi University has officially begun issuing redundancy letters to staff, marking a significant step in the institution’s ongoing restructuring process that was announced earlier this year. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has confirmed the move and has since filed a case in court seeking to halt the layoffs. The issuance of redundancy notices began […] The post Moi University Fires Over 800 employees as Part of Restructuring Plan appea…

Moi University issues redundancy letters to staff amid restructuring plan

Moi University has proceeded to issue redundancy letters to its staff in line with the restructuring plans announced earlier this year. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has confirmed this and has moved to court to restrain the action. The university started issuing the redundancy letters on Wednesday, and unconfirmed reports indicate that at least […]

Moi University Sacks 800 Workers Amid Financial Crisis - Kahawatungu

Moi University has laid off 800 employees in a major cost-cutting move driven by financial difficulties affecting public universities nationwide. The sackings follow a month-long redundancy notice issued by the institution. In a circular dated May 13, 2025, Vice Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut informed staff that the university had concluded its “Right-Sizing” exercise after wide stakeholder consultations. “All affected staff are advised to coll…